Rio 40 Graus Turismo is a tour company that offers guided helicopter trips around Rio de Janeiro - The company arranges trips that start at R$260 per person, with a minimum of 3 people, for approximately 6 minutes at a time.

Alternatively, private tours for four people cost approximately R$2,240 for about thirty minute trips - There are a number of different routes to choose from, ranging in duration and varying in route.

One lasts about seven minutes, starts at Morro da Urca (Urca Mountain), passing Praia Vermelha beach, with a view of Pão de açúcar, or Sugar Loaf Mountain, then onwards to the beaches and fort of Copacabana, the Pedra do Arpoador and Ipanema beach with a view of Leblon beach as well.